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The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Launches ''A Heart for Art'' Summer Donation Drive
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is proud to introduce its newest community initiative, “A Heart for Art,” running from June 1 through August 1, 2025. This summer-long program invites the public to donate art supplies that will be distributed to Clarke County Elementary Schools for use in student creative projects throughout the upcoming school year. The “A Heart for Art” donation drive supports the Cultural Foundation’s mission to provide and support diverse performing, visual, and culinary arts
Honoring Freedom and Culture: Juneteenth Celebrations to Uplift Black History, Art, and Community
Athens, GA — The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) proudly invites the community to celebrate Juneteenth with two impactful events that honor Black heritage, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice. This year’s celebration will feature a symbolic flag-raising ceremony and a powerful community festival filled with music, art, education, and performances from local and nationally recognized talent.Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 10:00 – 10:30 AMAthens City
Athens-based wealth management firm Fully Financial adds Ryan Rasmussen, CFP® as Financial Planner
ATHENS, GEORGIA — Fully Financial, a fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Athens, Georgia, is proud to announce that Ryan Rasmussen, CFP® recently joined the firm as a Financial Planner. Rasmussen holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s financial planning program (2017). Before joining Fully Financial, Ryan served as the assistant director of gift and estate planning for the University of Georgia, where he helped families and their
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is Now Accepting Applications for the 2025-2026 Community Grant
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is Now Accepting Applications for the 2025-2026 Community Grant ATHENS, GA – June 3, 2025—The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its 2025–2026 Community Grant Program. Each year, the Foundation awards up to $5,000 in grant funding to support initiatives in performing, visual, or culinary arts and workforce development projects that align with the hospitality industry in Athens-Clarke County. The deadline to
Home Free and The Longest Johns to Set Sail on Co-Headlining Into the Deep Tour
Athens, GA- May 29, 2025 – In a landmark moment for vocal music fans across the globe, all-vocal country sensations HOME FREE and viral sea shanty powerhouse THE LONGEST JOHNS are joining forces for a once-in-a-lifetime co-headline tour that will be visiting The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA, on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Blending heartland harmony with maritime melody, they will soon set sail for the INTO THE DEEP TOUR, bringing two globally-beloved groups together for the first time. Kicking off
The Stage is Set: The Classic Center Theatre Brings Broadway Back to Athens
Downtown Athens will shine even brighter this season as The Classic Center Theatre announces its 2025–2026 Broadway Entertainment Series presented by Akins Ford, now featuring two-night performances to give theatre lovers more opportunities to enjoy the magic. Presented by Classic Entertainment, this season offers an unforgettable mix of beloved favorites and bold, new storytelling that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. From laugh-out-loud comedies to awe-inspiring performances, the lineup is
Twelve Local Students Receive Scholarships from The Classic Center Cultural Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Twelve Local Students Receive Scholarships from The Classic Center Cultural FoundationTwelve Local Students Receive Scholarships from The Classic Center Cultural FoundationATHENS, GA – May 15, 2025—The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is proud to announce its 2025 scholarship recipients. This year, twelve exceptional local students from high school to college have been granted scholarships to help further their educational and career aspirations in performing arts, visual arts, and
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Donovan Announces New Name Reflecting Growth and Expansion into Middle School Grades
Athens, GA – 5/7/2025 – The Board of Directors of Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School is proud to announce a significant new chapter in the life of our school: beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year, we will be known as Donovan Catholic School, serving students in grades 7 through 12. This name change reflects our growing mission and the exciting expansion of our campus to include middle school students. In partnership with St. Joseph Catholic Parish School, Donovan will become the new home for
Dr. Christopher Ward named St. Mary's Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Christopher Ward, MD, MBA, FACEP, CPE, has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of St. Mary’s Health Care System, including its hospitals in Athens, Lavonia and Greensboro, effective Monday, April 14, 2025. Dr. Ward brings more than 30 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience to his new role with St. Mary’s. Most recently, he served as CMO for several hospitals in the Methodist Healthcare System in San Antonio, Texas, a unique joint venture between HCA and Methodist Healthcare
Rock Icons ZZ Top Bring Elevation Tour to the Classic Center Theater In Athens, GA In October 2025
ATHENS, GA – April 15, 2025—Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top will bring their 2025 Elevation Tour, presented by CHMF Entertainment to The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at ClassicCenter.com. “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” has been at it for well over a half century, delivering rock, blues and boogie on the road and in the studio to millions of devoted fans. With iconography as distinctive as their sound, ZZ Top
COLE SWINDELL Happy Hour Sad Tour with special guests: Priscilla Block & Logan Crosby
COLE SWINDELL Happy Hour Sad Tour with special guests: Priscilla Block & Logan Crosby Akins Ford Arena Friday, September 19, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 11, at 10:00 a.m. ATHENS, GA – April 7, 2025-- Multi-Platinum selling and award-winning superstar Cole Swindell will bring his 2025 headlining Happy Hour Sad Tour to Akins Ford Arena on Friday, September 19, produced by Pepper Entertainment. Joining the four-time ACM Award winner on his Happy Hour Sad Tour are special guests Priscilla
See Tom Segura’s Come Together Tour at The Classic Center Theatre Friday, August 29
ATHENS, GA – February 4, 2025—Tom Segura, announced additional 2025 dates for his global stand-up comedy tour Tom Segura: Come Together, hitting The Classic Center Theatre on Friday, August 29. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 7, at 10:00 a.m. at ClassicCenter.com Segura’s highly anticipated new hour of comedy kicked off last year and has been selling out with stops across Asia and North America. "This is the most fun I've had on tour, and I'm excited to continue touring this hour of material to a
Georgia Leaders Selected for 2025 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort
ATLANTA – GeorgiaForward has selected 49 promising young leaders to serve the organization’s 2025 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work on the persistent challenges of one Georgia community. In 2025, the City of Athens and Clarke County will host the Young Gamechangers. Local leaders have
Gavin Adcock to Headline Akins Ford Arena When the Need to Tour Stops in Athens, GA
ATHENS, GA - February 3, 2025: Country music sensation Gavin Adcock is set to bring his electrifying performance to Akins Ford Arena in Athens, GA on October 17, 2025, as part of his Need To Tour. A Georgia native from Watkinsville, Adcock transitioned from a promising football career at Georgia Southern University to the country music scene after a knee injury in 2021. Channeling his energy into songwriting and recording during his recovery, he released his debut single, marking the beginning of a
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